Spring Mill Meadows

Detailed report on the nursing home located in Indianapolis, Indiana (IN).

Spring Mill Meadows is a large, non-profit, nursing home with 142 beds based at 2140 W 86th Street in Indianapolis, IN.
The facility has 127 residents indicating 89% of its beds are occupied, which is above average within this state.
The provider participates in the medicare & medicaid programs and provides resident counseling services.
The home is not located in a hospital or continuing care retirement community and is fully sprinklered.
A total of 230 Medicare patients were given 9,832 days of non-swing bed care and services in 2006, and the provider was reimbursed $2,585,105 by Medicare. 150 Medicare patients were given outpatient care and services by this provider in 2006. The provider was reimbursed $309,571 by Medicare for these services.

On a state level,
the number of registered nurse hours per resident per day is much lower than average.
Certified nursing assistant hours per resident per day is lower than average.
The number of licensed practical or vocational nurse hours per resident per day is average.
Licensed staff hours per resident per day is lower than average.

When compared to other nursing homes in the state, it is more likely for
long-stay residents to have moderate to severe pain, low-risk long-stay residents to have pressure sores, long-stay residents to have their ability to move around their room get worse, long-stay residents to lose too much weight, and short-stay residents to have moderate to severe pain at Spring Mill Meadows.

When compared to other nursing homes in the state, it is less likely for
long-stay residents to be given a influenza vaccination, long-stay residents to be given a pneumococcal vaccination, long-stay residents to be physically restrained, long-stay residents to spend most of their time in bed, short-stay residents to be given a influenza vaccination, short-stay residents to be given a pneumococcal vaccination, short-stay residents to have delirium, and short-stay residents to have pressure sores.

Short-Stay Residents Who Had Moderate to Severe Pain

Treatment Figures

Non-Swing Bed Patients

The number of non-swing bed patients treated by this provider that were covered by Medicare Part A in 2006. A non-swing bed is defined as a bed that is used by a patient over a period of time at a skilled nursing facility, often as a residence.

This Provider

230

Indianapolis Average

153

Indiana Average

116

United States Average

133

Non-Swing Bed Patient Discharges

The number of non-swing bed patient discharges made by this provider that were covered by Medicare Part A in 2006. A discharge is defined as a formal release from a hospital or skilled nursing facility. A non-swing bed is defined as a bed that is used by a patient over a period of time at a skilled nursing facility, often as a residence.

This Provider

243

Indianapolis Average

150

Indiana Average

108

United States Average

124

Non-Swing Bed Utilization Days

The number of days of non-swing bed care that are chargeable to Medicare Part A facility utilization by this provider in 2006. This measure includes full days, coinsurance days, and lifetime reserve days. A non-swing bed is defined as a bed that is used by a patient over a period of time at a skilled nursing facility, often as a residence.

This Provider

9,832

Indianapolis Average

5,814

Indiana Average

4,479

United States Average

4,470

Outpatients

The number of outpatients treated by this provider that were covered by Medicare Part B in 2006. An outpatient is defined as a patient treated in under 24 hours at a qualifying medical facility.

Note:

These figures may include data from other departments at this facility.

This Provider

150

Indianapolis Average

715

Indiana Average

372

United States Average

301

Financials

Medicare Non-Swing Bed Payments

The total non-swing bed associated Medicare Part A payments made to this provider in 2006. A non-swing bed is defined as a bed that is used by a patient over a period of time at a skilled nursing facility, often as a residence.

This Provider

$2,585,105

Indianapolis Average

$1,642,775

Indiana Average

$1,224,261

United States Average

$1,318,701

Medicare Payments Per Non-Swing Bed Utilization Day

The average Medicare payments made to this provider per Medicare Part A covered non-swing bed utilization day in 2006. This measure includes full days, coinsurance days, and lifetime reserve days. A non-swing bed is defined as a bed that is used by a patient over a period of time at a skilled nursing facility, often as a residence.

This Provider

$263

Indianapolis Average

$283

Indiana Average

$273

United States Average

$295

Medicare Outpatient Payments

The total outpatient associated Medicare Part B payments made to this provider in 2006. An outpatient is defined as a patient treated in under 24 hours at a qualifying medical facility.

Note:

These figures may include data from other departments at this facility.

This Provider

$309,571

Indianapolis Average

$752,302

Indiana Average

$352,250

United States Average

$266,523

Medicare Payments Per Non-Swing Bed Patient

The average Medicare payments made to this provider per Medicare Part A covered non-swing bed patient in 2006. A non-swing bed is defined as a bed that is used by a patient over a period of time at a skilled nursing facility, often as a residence.

This Provider

$11,240

Indianapolis Average

$10,747

Indiana Average

$10,510

United States Average

$9,943

Medicare Payments Per Non-Swing Bed Patient Discharge

The average Medicare payments made to this provider per Medicare Part A covered non-swing bed patient discharge in 2006. A discharge is defined as a formal release from a hospital or skilled nursing facility. A non-swing bed is defined as a bed that is used by a patient over a period of time at a skilled nursing facility, often as a residence.

This Provider

$10,638

Indianapolis Average

$10,970

Indiana Average

$11,387

United States Average

$10,652

Medicare Payments Per Outpatient

The average Medicare payments made to this provider per Medicare Part B covered outpatient in 2006. An outpatient is defined as a patient treated in under 24 hours at a qualifying medical facility.

Note:

These figures may include data from other departments at this facility.

01/18/2006 - Environmental

Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents.

Found Via:

Survey

Scope:

Pattern

Level of Harm:

Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

Date Found:

01/18/2006

Date Fixed:

02/18/2006

01/18/2006 - Nutrition and Dietary

Type:

Health

Category:

Nutrition and Dietary

Issue:

Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way.

Found Via:

Survey

Scope:

Pattern

Level of Harm:

Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

Date Found:

01/18/2006

Date Fixed:

02/18/2006

01/18/2006 - Pharmacy Service

Type:

Health

Category:

Pharmacy Service

Issue:

Have drugs and other similar products available, which are needed every day and in emergencies, and give them out properly.

Found Via:

Survey

Scope:

Isolated

Level of Harm:

Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

Date Found:

01/18/2006

Date Fixed:

02/18/2006

01/18/2006 - Environmental

Type:

Health

Category:

Environmental

Issue:

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's room or bathroom and bathing area.

Found Via:

Survey

Scope:

Pattern

Level of Harm:

Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

Date Found:

01/18/2006

Date Fixed:

02/18/2006

01/17/2006 - Smoking Regulations

Type:

Fire Safety

Category:

Smoking Regulations

Issue:

posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or did not provide ashtrays where smoking was allowed.

Found Via:

Survey

Scope:

Pattern

Level of Harm:

Potential for minimal harm

Date Found:

01/17/2006

Date Fixed:

02/18/2006

01/17/2006 - Illumination and Emergency Power

Type:

Fire Safety

Category:

Illumination and Emergency Power

Issue:

emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Found Via:

Survey

Scope:

Widespread

Level of Harm:

Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

Date Found:

01/17/2006

Date Fixed:

02/18/2006

01/17/2006 - Electrical

Type:

Fire Safety

Category:

Electrical

Issue:

weekly inspections and monthly testing of generators.

Found Via:

Survey

Scope:

Widespread

Level of Harm:

Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

Date Found:

01/17/2006

Date Fixed:

02/18/2006

01/17/2006 - Automatic Sprinkler Systems

Type:

Fire Safety

Category:

Automatic Sprinkler Systems

Issue:

back-up procedures in place for a faulty automatic sprinkler system.

Found Via:

Survey

Scope:

Widespread

Level of Harm:

Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

Date Found:

01/17/2006

Date Fixed:

02/18/2006

01/17/2006 - Fire Alarm Systems

Type:

Fire Safety

Category:

Fire Alarm Systems

Issue:

an approved back-up procedure for a faulty fire alarm system.

Found Via:

Survey

Scope:

Widespread

Level of Harm:

Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

Date Found:

01/17/2006

Date Fixed:

02/18/2006

02/07/2005 - Environmental

Type:

Health

Category:

Environmental

Issue:

Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents.

Found Via:

Complaint

Scope:

Isolated

Level of Harm:

Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

Date Found:

02/07/2005

Date Fixed:

02/26/2005

02/07/2005 - Resident Rights

Type:

Health

Category:

Resident Rights

Issue:

Immediately tell the resident, doctor, and a family member if: the resident is injured, there is a major change in resident's physical/mental health, there is a need to alter treatment significantly, or the resident must be transferred or discharged.

Found Via:

Complaint

Scope:

Isolated

Level of Harm:

Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

Date Found:

02/07/2005

Date Fixed:

02/26/2005

01/20/2005 - Quality Care

Type:

Health

Category:

Quality Care

Issue:

Give each resident enough fluids to keep them healthy and prevent dehydration.

Found Via:

Complaint

Scope:

Isolated

Level of Harm:

Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

Date Found:

01/20/2005

Date Fixed:

02/19/2005

01/20/2005 - Quality Care

Type:

Health

Category:

Quality Care

Issue:

Make sure that residents who cannot care for themselves receive help with eating/drinking, grooming and hygiene.

Found Via:

Complaint

Scope:

Isolated

Level of Harm:

Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

Date Found:

01/20/2005

Date Fixed:

02/19/2005

01/20/2005 - Quality Care

Type:

Health

Category:

Quality Care

Issue:

Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality.

Found Via:

Complaint

Scope:

Isolated

Level of Harm:

Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

Date Found:

01/20/2005

Date Fixed:

02/19/2005

10/25/2004 - Resident Rights

Type:

Health

Category:

Resident Rights

Issue:

Allow residents to easily see the results of the nursing home's most recent survey.

10/25/2004 - Resident Rights

Type:

Health

Category:

Resident Rights

Issue:

Immediately tell the resident, doctor, and a family member if: the resident is injured, there is a major change in resident's physical/mental health, there is a need to alter treatment significantly, or the resident must be transferred or discharged.

Found Via:

Survey

Scope:

Pattern

Level of Harm:

Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

Date Found:

10/25/2004

Date Fixed:

11/24/2004

10/25/2004 - Pharmacy Service

Type:

Health

Category:

Pharmacy Service

Issue:

Have drugs and other similar products available, which are needed every day and in emergencies, and give them out properly.